Gary Lyle Mandelkow

Gary Lyle Mandelkow, age 53, of Vasa died Saturday, July 4, 2015 at his home. He was born on August 20, 1961 in Red Wing to Lyle and Norma (Winberg) Mandelkow. He attended school in Red Wing and worked on the family farm. Over the years, Gary also worked for North Star Asphalt, Dave Ryan Trucking, Welch Village Ski Area, and finally for Luhman's Construction. He married Jackie Ryan on June 1, 1985; they later divorced. Gary was a member of Vasa Lutheran Church. He loved the outdoors, especially spending time on the farm. He also loved snowmobiling and camping at Leech Lake.
Gary is survived by his three children, Courtney (Lucas) Meyer of Rochester, Mitchell Mandelkow of Vasa, and Chelsey Mandelkow of Alma, WI; mother, Norma Mandelkow of Red Wing; brother, Larry (Diane) Mandelkow of Red Wing; sister, Judy (Ron) Scripture of Red Wing; sister-in-law, Terri Mandelkow of Red Wing; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, Jodi Hanson Burmester of Cannon Falls.
He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents; and brother, Steven "Scott" Mandelkow.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Vasa Lutheran Church with Reverend Howard White officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements are by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Visitation

JUL 9. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)

Vasa Lutheran Church
15235 Norelius Road
Welch, MN 55089

Service

JUL 9. 2:00 PM (CDT)

Vasa Lutheran Church
15235 Norelius Road
Welch, MN 55089